
J.T. Tuimoloau is an American defensive end who played for the Ohio State Buckeyes football team from 2021 to 2024. He began his college career in 2021, where he played in all 12 games in his freshman season, contributing 17 total tackles. J.T. Tuimoloau has appeared in 55 games in four seasons, registering 144 total tackles, of which 71 are solo. He put up career-high numbers in the 2024 season, where he made over 60 tackles (via Sports Reference).
Tuimoloau was a first-team All-Big Ten in each of his last three years with the Buckeyes. 247Sports rated Tuimoloau as the nation’s No.1-rated overall prospect. Moreover, He is the highest-rated defensive prospect recruited by Ohio State in the modern era. Growing up in Washington, Tuimoloau attended Eastside Catholic School. He played basketball and football in high school. In his final season, Tuimoloau was named the Polynesian High School Football Player of the Year in 2020.
J.T. Tuimoloau's NIL deals
J.T. Tuimoloau has signed NIL deals with Powerade, eFuse, Giant Eagle, The 1870 Society, and others, as of April 2025. (via On3).
J.T. Tuimoloau's NIL deal tracker
Date | Deal Partners |
2/05/24 | Giant Eagle |
9/27/23 | Powerade |
6/08/23 | KIPP Columbus |
5/23/23 | The 1870 Society |
11/21/22 | eFuse |
10/17/22 | Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet of Columbus |
9/01/22 | The View on Fifth |
8/24/22 | Cohesion Foundation |
11/05/21 | Infinity Clothing |
J.T. Tuimoloau notable NIL deals
Giant Eagle
Tuimoloau signed an NIL partnership with Giant Eagle on February 05, 2024, to make his own shampoo line, according to On3.
Powerade
J.T. Tuimoloau partnered with Powerade, announcing the partnership through an Instagram post.
eFuse
On November 21, 2022, Tuimoloau signed a NIL deal with eFuse, according to On3.
Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet of Columbus
On October 17, 2022, Tuimoloau partnered with Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet of Columbus, which offers the largest inventory of Chevrolet cars.
Also Read: J T Tuimoloau Parents
FAQs on JT Tuimoloau
A. Jaylahn T. Tuimoloau is the full name.
A. Yes, Tuimoloau announced his entry to the 2025 NFL Draft.
A. Ponce de Leon Faletoi and Alofa Tuimoloau are the parents of J.T. Tuimoloau.
A. J.T. Tuimoloau was born on May 10, 2003, in Tacoma, Washington.
A. JT Tuimoloau is 6 ft 4 in tall (or 1.93 m).